Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus 4d ago

Britain has stated it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone striking its RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus late Sunday, causing minimal damage and no injuries. Sirens sounded again Monday as two drones heading toward the base were intercepted. This incident marks the first attack on Cyprus from outside the country since 1974 and the first attack on Akrotiri since 1986. While Britain is allowing the U.S. to use its bases for attacks on Iranian missile sites in response to Iranian strikes on allies, officials emphasize the U.K. is not participating in broader strikes on Iran, aiming to avoid entanglement in a new Middle East conflict, reminiscent of the controversial 2003 Iraq War.

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